Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

Courage is often seen as something external—the willingness to take risks, to face challenges, to stand strong in the face of fear. But there’s another kind of courage that’s just as powerful, if not more so: the courage to allow yourself to be whole...

Every year, I choose a word to guide me—a single word to set the tone for the months ahead. In January, many people talk about their word of the year with enthusiasm, but as the year goes on, that focus often fades. The power of the word isn’t in cho...

I sat across from my neighbor at lunch, catching up on life, when she brought up a memory from years ago. “Remember that time you called me at 3 a.m.?” she said with a smile.

Of course, I remembered. My husband needed to go to the hospital, and I ha...

Starting a new job is always a mix of excitement and uncertainty. No matter how qualified you are, stepping into a new role comes with challenges—learning the company culture, adjusting to new expectations, and building relationships with colleagues....

We’ve all been there: someone we love comes home after a tough day. Their shoulders are slumped, their words are curt, and it’s clear that something is weighing heavily on them. Our first instinct is often to help, to fix, or to cheer them up—but is ...

Is accepting a compliment easy for you? It hasn’t always been for me, and every once in a while, I still catch myself deflecting kind words or, worse, get called out for not letting them in.

The most important factor in changing this is the awarenes...